Street rubbish dumpers nabbed in covert surveillance operation in Adelaide’s south

January 14, 2016 4:02am

Erin Jones

Southern Times Messenger

NUMBER plate recognition technology will be the next tool used to crackdown on people who illegally dump rubbish in the southern suburbs.

The Environment Protection Authority is investing in specially-designed cameras that can identify number plates as a way to catch more people polluting suburban roads.

It follows a successful collaboration with Onkaparinga Council to use covert surveillance cameras at known hotspots for illegal dumping.

EPA investigations and tactical support manager Stephen Barry said five people had each received $360 fines in the past two months as a result.

Onkaparinga’s city operations director Daryl Sowerby said the dumped items included carpet, e-waste and household items.

He said an additional 12 council expiation notices had been issued to people caught dumping waste since July.

“All of these efforts have brought about a significant reduction in customer complaints for illegally dumped rubbish,” Mr Sowerby said.

“We encourage all members of the public to report these matters to both the council and police as soon as possible, which gives us the best possible chance for us to catch and prosecute people who are showing a total disregard for our environment.”

To report illegal dumping, contact the EPA’s pollution hotline on 8204 2004.

 

Source : Adelaide Now